Go the Distance

For a distance runner, a marathon isn't just a sport. It's a commitment. A way of life, where simply completing the race is a triumph. This sophisticated pendant is a way for you to honor that passion for physical achievement.

Two silver-plated discs are suspended back to back from a smoky gray cord. For the larger one, a special process is used to transfer a black and white photographic image directly onto the metal. The smaller disk is printed with the number 26.2 (the length in miles of a marathon) OR 13.1 (a half-marathon). Both are then given a thin layer of resin, which protects the graphic while giving them a sense of visual depth. Nylon cord has sterling silver clasp. Handmade in New Mexico.

Exclusively at UncommonGoods.

details

Handmade

Exclusive

Community Voted

Item ID

21452

Made from

nylon,
sterling silver,
resin,
silver plated brass

Measurements

18" L, Small Pendant: .75" dia., Large Pendant: .88" dia.

Notes

Best to keep dry and away from prolonged direct sun or chemical exposure

the maker

Jeff Ryan

Artist Jeff Ryan spent 15 years as a master printer, creating limited edition works of fine art produced in collaboration with photo-conceptual artists.

But in 1998, Jeff and his wife Barbara Edelman (along with their daughter and collection of dogs) abandoned city life to establish themselves and their workshop on several dusty high desert acres in Santa Fe. Their goal is to create museum quality objects that celebrate everyday life - its traditions, milestones and poetry.

Barbara and Jeff continue to develop new creations that combine fine art techniques with everyday materials for everyday use.

I bought this for my friend who just ran her first marathon. I thought it looked pretty on the website, but was very disappointed in the quality, especially for the price. It looked like two little pieces of tin with a poor screen print on it. I ended up returning it and getting my friend something else. Another point: since most of the people wearing the necklace are women, they should put a woman runner on the pendant instead of a man. Just a suggestion.

Was this a gift?:

Yes

Who was the recipient of this product?:

Other

For what occasion did you purchase this product?:

Birthday

Bottom LineNo, I would not recommend this to a friend

Merchant response:Thanks very much for your excellent feedback! We'll pass it along to our merchandising team. We're sorry that our Marathon Pendant Necklace didn't meet your expectations, but glad our customer service team could help you with your return. Thanks for shopping with UncommonGoods!

The "chain" isn't really a chain at all. Bent and very cheap. The pendant itself was not as heavy as it should have been, but looked ok. I will need to purchase a suitable chain.

Service and delivery comments:

I purchased this as a gift and the box was cheap and boring. I also put in a special message to be printed and sent with the gift and the message was never included. Very disappointed in that!!!! The tiny box the necklace was put in, actually put crimps in the chain which we were unable to correct. I will have to go out and buy a new chain for it. Not likely to shop with Uncommon Goods again. This was suppose to be a special gift for a friend and I was extremely dissapointed.

Was this a gift?:

Yes

Who was the recipient of this product?:

Other

For what occasion did you purchase this product?:

Birthday

Bottom LineNo, I would not recommend this to a friend

Merchant response:Jeff Ryan, the designer of this piece, intentionally chose nylon as the material for the cord holding the pendant for comfort and sweat resistance for those who would like to wear this piece while running. We do mention this in our product story, but we understand that these details can be easy to miss and will gladly help with a return or exchange if you or your friend decide that this necklace is not a good fit. If you'd like to speak with a member of our team, we can be reached at 1.888.365.0056.

And we'd like to apologize for not including your special message with your gift and we will pass your packaging feedback to our merchandising team. Thank you for taking the time to write your feedback!

I bought this to commemorate my first marathon. I chose this one over many that I saw at expos because of the runner on it. It's unique and meaningful. I have had many compliments on it everytime I wear it. The only thing I dislike is that I have now done a half and if I wanted to add anything to it... I can't.

Service and delivery comments:

It got here when it was supposed to and in great condition. In fact, I loved the packaging.

Q and A

When our community voted on this product, some also shared comments - read them below:

274votes, 25 comments

Cassie, UncommonGoods Community Moderator

Jeff Ryan's Marathon Pendant design isn't just lovely, it's also symbolic. We think this is a great way to celebrate the victory of completing a 26.2 mile race! Would you show off your love of running with this design? What other milestones would you like to see commemorated in sterling silver?

MalloryVote: Thumbs down!

Sooo...is it a custom piece or no? Nice idea, but not worth it.

Cassie, UncommonGoods Community Moderator

Thanks for voting, Mallory! How would you like to see it customized? This pendant includes the '26.2' stamp, but we're wondering if voters would be interested in other milestones, like '13.1' or '5K'. Are you thinking more along the lines of name and date? Or different activities (swimming, bike race, etc.)?

CherylVote: Thumbs down!

I would like it better with a different figure for the image. I feel like the casual look of the piece would work better with the engraved pendants that are popular now rather than a photographic image. I would consider something similar for the marathon runners I know.

Christina

It would be great if you could send an image of yourself running and have that image transferred onto the pendant. Many marathons give you a necklace when you finish, so I don't if anyone would purchase a necklace that doesn't commemorate a specific race.

AlysonVote: Thumbs down!

This product would be great if the runner could put their best mileage and time completed on there, or a time and mileage they are trying to accomplish as a goal reminder.....That would be way more meaningful than just 26.2

Linda GVote: Thumbs up!

I'm the one that suggested the marathon pendants to Uncommon Goods. I love this style. So many other providers of these type of necklaces have a real "industrial" feel to them. This is very lovely with the runner on one side. Can I have a 13.1 freebie for my suggestion. (LOL)

ChristinaVote: Thumbs up!

I'm not a runner, but I could see giving this as a gift at the right price - under $25

JennVote: Thumbs up!

Simple, strong looking. Nice.

BonnieVote: Thumbs up!

This looks like a great way to honor someone's accomplishment!

susieVote: Thumbs down!

the runners know what they've run. maybe they'd like a date and time on that as well. how many marathons are run on beaches? just askin'.

AmyVote: Thumbs up!

What if the marathoner is female?

sallyVote: Thumbs down!

would be nice for the first time merathoner

MarinaVote: Thumbs up!

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donnaVote: Thumbs up!

Very nice!

JillianVote: Thumbs up!

Would also be neat if you could have your own photo on one side then on the smaller disc have a wedding date, birthdate, memorial date

LoraVote: Thumbs up!

There's enough space to get a date engraved on the back, too, which I think would really make the piece.

GayleVote: Thumbs up!

great as a keepsake for a HARD RUN

sheilaVote: Thumbs up!

like it IF it can be personalized with date of race, time, etc. Nice momento for someone who's doing their first marathon/race.

ElenaVote: Thumbs up!

I hate running but this is really pretty and I could see buying it as a gift. If I knew someone who ran.

SheilaVote: Thumbs down!

Not relative to me or anyone I know.

VickiVote: Thumbs up!

If I ever got the motivation to actually RUN a marathon I would love this memento.

ShanVote: Thumbs up!

Love it!

Vicky

Would buy this and have it engraved with name of marathon and date

Karen

I like it, but the style looks a little feminine to me and the person I would buy it for would be my husband, the marathoner. I think male/female versions would be nice. I would prefer a more stylized/line drawn runner, and the option to customize the back of the 26.2 portion of the medal with date, time, location name/abbreviation (3 lines.) Very nifty idea, though.